Shared Parental Leave (SPL) is a way for parents to share leave after the birth of a baby or adoption. The employee or their partner can end their maternity or adoption pay early. They can take the remaining leave as SPL. If they qualify, they can also receive shared parental pay (ShPP). The employee can take all the leave themselves, or share it. If they share it, they can even take leave at the same time as their partner. They must take SPL before the baby’s first birthday or within one year of adoption. For more information about SPL and ShPP on the Gov website. Shared parental leave and pay (opens in new tab). |